Consultancy

Andy Guest

Membership Services & Quality Manager, The LIA

Andy is an experienced electrical / electronic engineer working with the LIA since 2003, with a technical engineering background and extensive experience in supply chains from manufacturing through to end use, Andy is well placed to understand the challenges faced by all areas of the lighting industry.

Engagement with manufacturers, support organisations and individuals in the lighting industry is a key aspect of Andy’s role. Through his work with LIA quality system audits and support, alongside his role as part of the LIA training team, he has a strong focus on ensuring members of the lighting fraternity are conversant with latest legislative requirements and best practice.

Through working closely with both the laboratory and other members of the LIA technical team, and being an active member of several LIA technical committees and external regulatory committees Andy has an excellent knowledge of standards, legislation and compliance which is key to supporting LIA members and the ongoing professional development within the industry.

Email:

[email protected]

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andy-guest-89205139/

Caroline Johnson

Technical Manager , The LIA

Caroline is an enthusiastic technical manager with 35 years of experience within the lighting industry. She has led  laboratory, compliance and quality teams and has been emersed in lighting legislation and regulatory practices. She brings a wealth of knowledge and technical expertise. Committed to -and enthused about- the development of the industry and an increased diversity within the field.

Dan Griffiths

Technical Operations Manager, The LIA

Dan Griffiths is a dedicated member of the Lighting Industry Association (LIA) in the role of Technical Operations Manager. He is bringing his expertise and enthusiasm for the lighting industry to the organisation. Committed to collaboration and progress, Dan actively participates in LIA initiatives that promote best practices, innovation, and the positive impact of lighting on people and the environment.

With over 14 years of lighting industry experience, Dan is a creative professional with a unique blend of product design and lighting design expertise. With a background in lighting controls and commissioning, he leverages his understanding of user experience, aesthetics, and technical knowledge to help members provide the best lighting solutions. Dan is passionate about optical design and photometry and looks to bring a greater focus to the industry on the importance of photometry.

Leveraging his in-depth knowledge of lighting technologies and applications to support the organisation's mission. He plays a key role in developing industry standards, educational resources, and advocacy efforts related to photometry, dark skies, smart lighting systems and sustainability. Dan's commitment to advancing the technical landscape of the lighting industry ensures that LIA members have access to the latest information and best practices.

Email:

[email protected]

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/dan-griffiths1987/

Jack Adams

Technical and Accreditation Manager, The LIA

Jack Adams, the Laboratory Manager at LIA Laboratory, boasts a decade of experience with the team. He attended the University in Sheffield, earning a degree in Electronic Engineering, and is also a qualified electrician, providing a solid background in installation. Jack’s tenure at the LIA has been defined by his dedication to advancing laboratory standards and ensuring top-quality testing & services, contributing to the lab’s status as one of only four NCBs in the UK. Beyond work, Jack enjoys watching movies, spending time with his wife, and caring for their fluffy cats.

Email:

[email protected]

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/jack-adams-9a80a4150/

Kieran Merrills

Certification Manager, The LIA

Kieran has over 20 years of experience working in a wide range of laboratories in different industry sectors, after working in the safety laboratory at The LIA since 2019 Kieran has made the step up to the role of Certification Manager. Using the knowledge from safety testing of luminaires, LED modules & control gears to International (IEC), European (EN) & British (BS) testing standards he is able to manage and advise on The LIA’s (TSD & LIASC) and ICEEE’s (CB certificate) certification schemes.

Kieran’s experience of working to recognised testing standards in other labs as well as within the lighting industry has helped him develop the skills and knowledge to provide technical support and advice to LIA members for ongoing projects within the Certification department, for future projects and to explain testing clauses from the testing standards. This technical knowledge as well as that of the wider laboratory team has helped The LIA Laboratory become recognised as being at the fore front of testing and technical expertise in the lighting industry.

Email:

[email protected]

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/kieran-merrills-7b0324273/

Paul Sargent

LIAQA and Overseas Activity Manager, The LIA

Paul Sargent is a lighting industry expert who contributes to the Lighting Industry Association’s membership offering sharing his knowledge and practical experience through courses on lighting, specifically covering topics like LIAQA Factory Auditing and Eco-design for Lighting. Paul has an established technical background in quality, compliance, and engineering. Paul is degree educated in Electronics and Communications Engineering with over 30 years of technical experience including 10 years in the lighting sector.

Since assuming his role as the Lighting Industry Association’s LIAQA and Overseas Activity manager, Paul has (with Andy Guest) implemented the LIA’s Quality Assurance scheme, LIAQA. Paul and Andy collaboratively run the LIAQA Scheme visiting LIAQA members to review their quality systems and offer advice and guidance. Paul has also established an LIA inspection service in China providing supplier audits and pre-shipment inspections for LIA members on request. Furthermore, Paul travels to China and India delivering training and approval for LIAQA members staff located in China and India.

Paul is a liked and respected member of the lighting industry sector with a unique style of professionalism.

Email:

[email protected]

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-sargent-075b31b6/

Stuart Burns

Senior Sustainability and Technical Policy Manager, The LIA

Stuart has over 27 years’ experience in the lighting and electro-technical industries, having worked in product quality, compliance, laboratory, standardisation and regulatory roles for many companies including the Lighting Association and the LIA. Stuart has exceptional, proven leadership skills within the quality, compliance and technical fields and has developed technical processes and documentation, including technical files, for a several large multinational organisations.

Stuart represents the LIA and its members on many UK (BSI), EU (CENELEC) and International (IEC) committees for lighting related subjects. He is Chair of the BSI Lamps and related equipment committee (CPL/34) which is a mirror committee for IEC TC34, and is Convenor of the IEC Working Groups for Luminaires, Emergency Lighting and Lightsources.

Stuart is also actively involved with the EU trade association for lighting, LightingEurope, and represents LIA on many LightingEurope committees including Group Emergency Lighting, Group Digital and Working Group Value of Light.

Email:

[email protected]

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/stuart-burns-29006b34/